[erman]

any suggestions for a college bound student. software and which type of computer. I heard that some of the macs have a problem with wireless networks. My macbook pro doesn't seem to have as good a reception as my brother in laws Dell. I would never go back to a Wintel machine but I was wondering if the non-aluminum bodies have better reception than the others.

Also, which router besides Airport Express would you use? Thanks for your help... and thanks for all the Apple updates.

[Swordmaker]

any suggestions for a college bound student. software and which type of computer. I heard that some of the macs have a problem with wireless networks. My macbook pro doesn't seem to have as good a reception as my brother in laws Dell. I would never go back to a Wintel machine but I was wondering if the non-aluminum bodies have better reception than the others.

I don't seem to have any problem connecting to any WIFI network available with my MacBook Pro... but I have heard of a small minority of MBP users have experienced weak WIFI. I'd suggest the white MacBook for your student.

Also, which router besides Airport Express would you use? Thanks for your help... and thanks for all the Apple updates.

Several of my clients have had problems with LinkSys wireless routers. Others have had no problems. It seems to be a mixed bag. NetGear has been recommended by several of my client's office solution software publishers as being the best. I installed a Netgear (don't remember which model) in an office for one of them after having multiple disconnects with a LinkSys... no problems after the switch.